Senior Purchasing Specialist
Core
Source materials, components, equipment, and services to support manufacturing and customer needs while evaluating supplier performance and resolving purchasing issues.
Role type
Senior Purchasing Specialist
Builds
Purchase orders, supplier solutions (stocking programs, VMI), and inventory plans
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier performance evaluation, MRP exception resolution, ERP system management, cost negotiation, supplier relationship management, inventory coordination, subcontract monitoring, supplier scorecard maintenance
Preferred skills
Lean manufacturing knowledge, engineering drawing interpretation, project planning, Microsoft Dynamics AX proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics AX, ERP systems, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Review material requirements and monitor supplier performance; Create and maintain purchase orders in ERP; Resolve supplier delivery, quality, and pricing issues; Partner with suppliers to improve quality, lead times, and costs; Support production needs and update Customer Service on spare parts; Collaborate with Engineering and Quality on material and assembly issues; Maintain purchasing reports and supplier scorecards; Build strong supplier relationships and develop new sources; Develop supplier solutions including stocking programs and VMI; Coordinate purchasing to maintain planned inventory levels; Monitor assigned subcontracts for cost, schedule, scope, and quality.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC